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"'''The Best of Both Worlds'''" is the 26th episode of the third season and the first episode of the fourth season of the [[United States|American]] [[science fiction]] television series ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. It comprises the 74th and 75th episodes of the series overall. The first part was originally aired on June 18, 1990,<ref name="DeCandido1" /> and the second on September 24, 1990<ref name="DeCandido2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tor.com/2012/02/17/star-trek-the-next-generation-rewatch-qthe-best-of-both-worlds-part-iiq/|title=Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II"|last=DeCandido|first=Keith R. A.|date=February 17, 2012|website=Tor.com |access-date=June 25, 2019}}</ref> in [[broadcast syndication]] television. |
"'''The Best of Both Worlds'''" is the 26th episode of the third season and the first episode of the fourth season of the [[United States|American]] [[science fiction]] television series ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. It comprises the 74th and 75th episodes of the series overall. The first part was originally aired on June 18, 1990,<ref name="DeCandido1" /> and the second on September 24, 1990<ref name="DeCandido2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tor.com/2012/02/17/star-trek-the-next-generation-rewatch-qthe-best-of-both-worlds-part-iiq/|title=Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II"|last=DeCandido|first=Keith R. A.|date=February 17, 2012|website=Tor.com |access-date=June 25, 2019}}</ref> in [[broadcast syndication]] television. |
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Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the [[Starfleet]] crew of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|Federation starship ''Enterprise''-D]]. In this two part episode, the ''Enterprise'' must battle the [[Borg]] who are intent on conquering Earth, with a captured and assimilated [[Captain Picard]] as their emissary. Part 1 was the finale to [[Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 3)|season three]], while Part 2 was the premiere of [[Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 4)|season four]]. It is considered one of the most popular ''TNG'' episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jammersreviews.com/st-tng/s5/innerlight.php |title=Jammer's Review: "The Inner Light" |publisher=Jammer's Reviews]] |access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Handlen">{{cite news|last=Handlen |first=Zack |url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-inner-lighttimes-arrow-part-i,55906/ |title="The Inner Light"/"Time's Arrow, Part I" | Star Trek: The Next Generation | TV Club | TV |newspaper=[[The A.V. Club]] |date=May 12, 2011 |access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref> |
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the [[Starfleet]] crew of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|Federation starship ''Enterprise''-D]]. In this two part episode, the ''Enterprise'' must battle the [[Borg]] who are intent on conquering Earth, with a captured and assimilated [[Captain Picard]] as their emissary. Part 1 was the finale to [[Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 3)|season three]], while Part 2 was the premiere of [[Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 4)|season four]]. It is considered one of the most popular ''TNG'' episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jammersreviews.com/st-tng/s5/innerlight.php |title=Jammer's Review: "The Inner Light" |publisher=[[Jammer's Reviews]] |access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Handlen">{{cite news|last=Handlen |first=Zack |url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-inner-lighttimes-arrow-part-i,55906/ |title="The Inner Light"/"Time's Arrow, Part I" | Star Trek: The Next Generation | TV Club | TV |newspaper=[[The A.V. Club]] |date=May 12, 2011 |access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref> |
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In April 2013, "The Best of Both Worlds" was re-released as a single feature in 1080p (1.33:1 ratio), edited together as a single film on Blu-ray disc.<ref name="blu-ray.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-Trek-The-Next-Generation-The-Best-of-Both-Worlds-Blu-ray/65637/|title=Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Blu-ray}}</ref> In this version, the short summary of Part I at the start of Part II is removed and there is no second opening credits montage.<ref name="blu-ray.com"/> The 90-minute single also has some special features and audio commentary available for the episode.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-Trek-The-Next-Generation-The-Best-of-Both-Worlds-Blu-ray/65637/#Review|title=Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Blu-ray}}</ref> |
In April 2013, "The Best of Both Worlds" was re-released as a single feature in 1080p (1.33:1 ratio), edited together as a single film on Blu-ray disc.<ref name="blu-ray.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-Trek-The-Next-Generation-The-Best-of-Both-Worlds-Blu-ray/65637/|title=Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Blu-ray}}</ref> In this version, the short summary of Part I at the start of Part II is removed and there is no second opening credits montage.<ref name="blu-ray.com"/> The 90-minute single also has some special features and audio commentary available for the episode.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-Trek-The-Next-Generation-The-Best-of-Both-Worlds-Blu-ray/65637/#Review|title=Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Blu-ray}}</ref> |
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The first episode won [[Emmy Award]]s for "Outstanding Art Direction for a Series" and |
The first episode won [[Emmy Award]]s for "Outstanding Art Direction for a Series" and |
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"Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.emmys.com/award_history_search?person=&program=star+trek+the+next+generation&start_year=1990&end_year=1990&network=All&web_category=All&winner=All | title=Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | website=Television Academy }}</ref> |
"Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.emmys.com/award_history_search?person=&program=star+trek+the+next+generation&start_year=1990&end_year=1990&network=All&web_category=All&winner=All | title=Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | website=Television Academy }}</ref> |
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The storyline appeared in ''[[TV Guide]]''{{'}}s "100 Most Memorable Moments in TV History" (July 1, 1996), ranked number 50. The episode was also ranked #70 on "The 100 Greatest TV Episodes of All Time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.aol.com/speaker606/jim/tv.html|title=The 100 Greatest TV episodes of all time|date=October 28, 2007|url-status= |
The storyline appeared in ''[[TV Guide]]''{{'}}s "100 Most Memorable Moments in TV History" (July 1, 1996), ranked number 50. The episode was also ranked #70 on "The 100 Greatest TV Episodes of All Time".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://members.aol.com/speaker606/jim/tv.html |title=The 100 Greatest TV episodes of all time |date=October 28, 2007|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028140448/http://members.aol.com/speaker606/jim/tv.html |archive-date=October 28, 2007 }}</ref> Part I was ranked 8th on the top 10 ''Star Trek'' episodes for the magazine's celebration of the franchise's 30th anniversary.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Logan |first=Michael |date=August 24, 1996 |title=10 Truly Stellar Episodes |magazine= [[TV Guide]] }}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2012 [[Keith R.A. DeCandido]] of [[Tor.com]] rewatched the episodes. He rated the first part 10 out of 10, and the second part 6 out of 10.<ref> [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/02/star-trek-the-next-generation-rewatch-qthe-best-of-both-worldsq-part-1 "The Best of Both Worlds, Part I"] rewatch by [[Keith R.A. DeCandido]] </ref> |
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This episode has continued to be widely praised, it was listed as the best in the series by ''[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]'' in 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine| url= http://www.empireonline.com/50greatesttv/default.asp?tv=37|title=The 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time|access-date=March 29, 2008|magazine=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]}}</ref> In 2016, ''[[The Washington Post]]'' ranked it the best episode of all ''Star Trek'' and said it had the greatest cliffhanger in television history.<ref name=" |
This episode has continued to be widely praised, it was listed as the best in the series by ''[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]'' in 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine| url= http://www.empireonline.com/50greatesttv/default.asp?tv=37 |title=The 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time |access-date=March 29, 2008 |magazine=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] }}{{404}}</ref> In 2016, ''[[The Washington Post]]'' ranked it the best episode of all ''Star Trek'' and said it had the greatest cliffhanger in television history.<ref name="Drezner">{{Cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/09/13/the-top-ten-star-trek-episodes-ever/|title=The top 10 'Star Trek' episodes ever| last=Drezner|first=Daniel|date=September 13, 2016|work=The Washington Post|access-date=June 24, 2019}}</ref> ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' in 2016 ranked "The Best of Both Worlds" as the second greatest episode across all Star Trek series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/star-trek-episodes-best-100-924455/item/best-worlds-star-trek-100-924919|title="The Best of Both Worlds Parts I & II" - 'Star Trek': 100 Greatest Episodes|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=September 8, 2016}}</ref> In 2009 the episode was ranked #36 on ''[[TV Guide]]'''s list of "TV's Top 100 Episodes of All Time".<ref name=TVGuide100Episodes>{{cite news| title= TV's Top 100 Episodes of All Time| work= [[TV Guide]]| date= June 15, 2009| pages= 34–49}} See [https://listography.com/5148184796/television/tv_guides_list_of_tvs_top_100_episodes_of_all_time a republished list] at listography.com</ref> |
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Lt. Commander Shelby as a character has also been praised. In 2017, ''[[Den of Geek]]'' ranked Elizabeth Dennehy's role in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' famed "The Best of Both Worlds" (Part I & II) as one of the top ten guest star roles on ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.<ref name=" |
Lt. Commander Shelby as a character has also been praised. In 2017, ''[[Den of Geek]]'' ranked Elizabeth Dennehy's role in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' famed "The Best of Both Worlds" (Part I & II) as one of the top ten guest star roles on ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''. They remark that Elizabeth Dennehy does a great job of holding her own with the rest of the cast and portraying a capable officer.<ref name="denofgeek">{{Cite web |url= https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/go/44945|title=Star Trek: The Next Generation — 10 Great Guest Performances |website=[[Den of Geek]] |access-date=June 10, 2019}}{{dead link| date= June 2021}}</ref> In 2016, [[Wired (magazine)|''Wired'']] ranked her as the 56th most important character of [[Starfleet]] within the ''Star Trek'' science fiction universe including both films and television series but not expanded universe canon.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.wired.com/2016/09/star-treks-100-crew-members-ranked/ |title=Star Trek's 100 Most Important Crew Members, Ranked |last=McMillan |first=Graeme |date=September 5, 2016 |work=Wired |access-date=March 20, 2019 |issn=1059-1028 }}</ref> |
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In 2018, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' ranked "The Best of Both Worlds" as one of the top ten moments of Jean-Luc Picard.<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 best 'Star Trek' moments from Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard|url=https://ew.com/tv/patrick-stewart-star-trek-jean-luc-picard-moments/|access-date=June 26, 2019|website=EW.com }}</ref> |
In 2018, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' ranked "The Best of Both Worlds" as one of the top ten moments of Jean-Luc Picard.<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 best 'Star Trek' moments from Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard|url=https://ew.com/tv/patrick-stewart-star-trek-jean-luc-picard-moments/|access-date=June 26, 2019|website=EW.com }}</ref> |
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Episode nos. | Season 3 and 4 Episodes 26 and 1 |
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"The Best of Both Worlds" is the 26th episode of the third season and the first episode of the fourth season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. It comprises the 74th and 75th episodes of the series overall. The first part was originally aired on June 18, 1990,[1] and the second on September 24, 1990[2] in broadcast syndication television.
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this two part episode, the Enterprise must battle the Borg who are intent on conquering Earth, with a captured and assimilated Captain Picard as their emissary. Part 1 was the finale to season three, while Part 2 was the premiere of season four. It is considered one of the most popular TNG episodes.[3][4]
In April 2013, "The Best of Both Worlds" was re-released as a single feature in 1080p (1.33:1 ratio), edited together as a single film on Blu-ray disc.[5] In this version, the short summary of Part I at the start of Part II is removed and there is no second opening credits montage.[5] The 90-minute single also has some special features and audio commentary available for the episode.[6]
Plot
Part 1
The Starship Enterprise responds to a distress call from a Federation colony and arrives to discover the colony gone. The Federation suspect the Borg—cybernetic humanoids that assimilate individuals into their hive mind.
Starfleet Admiral Hanson arrives onboard the Enterprise with Lt. Commander Shelby, an expert on the Borg, who assists the crew in determining the cause of the colony's disappearance. Hanson informs Captain Picard that Commander Riker has been offered the command of the Starship Melbourne and suggests that Riker take the position, having turned it down twice previously. Although there is tension between Riker and the ambitious Shelby—who wants to take over his position of first officer—they confirm that the colony was assimilated by the Borg. Hanson advises Picard that another Federation vessel encountered a strange "cube-like" vessel before sending a distress call that ended abruptly. Enterprise moves to intercept and confronts a Borg cube.
The Borg demand that Picard surrender himself, which he refuses. Although initially deterred by Enterprise's shield modulation, the Borg lock the vessel in a tractor beam and begin cutting into the hull. Shelby suggests randomly changing the frequency of the ship's phasers to prevent the Borg from adapting to the attack, which frees the vessel. The Enterprise escapes to a nearby nebula, where Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge and Ensign Wesley Crusher adapt a technique suggested by Shelby to modify the deflector dish to fire a massive energy discharge capable of destroying the Borg cube. The Borg flush Enterprise from the nebula, board the ship, and abduct Picard. The Borg Cube moves at high warp speed towards Earth, with Enterprise in pursuit.
"I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance is futile.
Your life as it has been is over. From this time forward, you will service... us."
Locutus
Riker, now in command of the ship, prepares to join an away team to transport to the cube to rescue Picard, but Counselor Troi reminds him his place is now on the bridge. Shelby leads the away team onto the Borg cube, where they are ignored by the Borg drones. The team locate Picard's uniform and communicator and then destroy power nodes inside the cube, forcing it out of warp. As the team prepares to transport to Enterprise, they see an assimilated Picard. The Borg contact Enterprise, with Picard stating that he is "Locutus of Borg" and to prepare for assimilation. Riker orders Worf to fire the deflector dish.
Part 2
The deflector dish discharge has no effect on the Borg cube; Locutus reveals that the Borg had prepared for the attack using Picard's knowledge. The Borg cube continues at warp speed towards Earth, with the crippled Enterprise unable to follow. Upon reporting their failure to Hanson, Riker is promoted to captain and makes Shelby his first officer. The crew learns that a fleet of starships is massing at Wolf 359 to stop the Borg. Guinan suggests to Riker that he "let go of Picard", since Picard's knowledge is being used to thwart Starfleet tactics, in order to defeat the Borg and possibly save Picard's life.
The Enterprise arrives at Wolf 359 to find that Hanson has been killed and the fleet destroyed, including the Melbourne. It then follows the cube's warp trail to an intercept point and offers to negotiate with Locutus. The request is denied, but the communication reveals Locutus's location within the cube. The Enterprise then separates into saucer and stardrive sections. Although Shelby suggested attacking with the stardrive section, Riker does the reverse and orders the saucer section to fire an antimatter spread near the cube, disrupting its sensors and allowing a shuttlecraft piloted by Lieutenant Commander Data and Lt. Worf to pass the Borg shields and beam aboard the Borg cube. They kidnap Locutus, although the Borg ignore this and continue to Earth.
Data and Dr. Crusher create a neural link with Locutus to gain access to the Borg's collective consciousness. Data attempts to use the link to disable the Borg's weapons and defensive systems, but cannot, as they are protected by security protocols. Picard breaks free from Borg control and mutters, "sleep". Dr. Crusher comments that Picard must be exhausted from this ordeal, however Data realizes that Picard is suggesting accessing the Borg regeneration subroutines, which are less protected than key systems like weapons or power. Data issues a command to the Borg to enter sleep mode, causing their weapons and shields to deactivate. A feedback loop builds in the Borg cube, which destroys the vessel. Dr. Crusher and Data remove the Borg implants and augmentations from Picard.
The Enterprise is awaiting repairs at an orbital shipyard, and Riker, although offered command of his own ship, insists on remaining as first officer. Shelby is reassigned to a task force dedicated to rebuilding the fleet. Picard recovers, but is still disturbed by his ordeal.
Production
The writer of both episodes, Michael Piller, considers it to be a Riker-centric episode as he related the character's quandary over whether or not to leave the Enterprise to his own experiences as an executive producer on Star Trek. This was because Piller felt ready to move onto other things, but he was convinced to stay by Gene Roddenberry and Rick Berman.
During the writing process on the episodes, Piller worked with Ronald D. Moore, who wrote the following episode "Family". The two writers considered "Family" to be the final installment of "The Best of Both Worlds" as a trilogy. Initially there was no plan to have an episode reflecting on the ongoing effects on Picard after the traumatic events of the two-parter, but after Piller raised the issue with Roddenberry and Berman, it was agreed to be added as long as it included a science fiction story. Instead, Moore and Piller agreed to have three family stories contained in the episode which would resonate with each other.[7]
Music
The musical score was composed and conducted by Ron Jones and eventually released as an album in 1991.[8] Jones composed similar cliffhanger music for the 100th episode of Family Guy, "Stewie Kills Lois" as Seth MacFarlane and David A. Goodman had wanted to use the actual music, but couldn't get the rights from Paramount.[9]
The album was re-released in 2013 as a two-part, extended edition by GNP Crescendo Records [GNPD 8083], to include previously unreleased material by Jones.[10]
Broadcast and release
Part I was originally broadcast on syndicated television starting on June 18, 1990,[1] then Part II was broadcast starting on September 24, 1990. The time delay over the summer combined with the cliffhanger style at the end of Part I "To be continued... ", and its resolution at the start of the next season is noted in television history.[1][11] Many watchers note the frustration of having to wait to see the conclusion.[11] Riker's line "Mr. Worf - Fire" was described by TheWrap as one of the greatest cliffhangers in television history.[12]
On October 3, 1995 "Best of Both Worlds, Part I" and "Transfigurations" were released on LaserDisc in the United States.[13] On February 27, 1996 "Best of Both Worlds, Part II" and "Suddenly Human" were released on LaserDisc in the USA.[14]
In June 1996, both parts of "Best of Both Worlds" were released in the United Kingdom on a PAL-format LaserDisc, with a Dolby Surround audio track.[15] Both parts were released on a PAL-format LaserDisc in Germany also, cover title "Angriffsziel Erde" with a German language dubbed audio track. [16]
"Part I" of the episode was released with Star Trek: The Next Generation season three DVD box set, released in the United States on July 2, 2002.[17] "Part II" was later released in the United States on September 3, 2002, as part of the Star Trek: The Next Generation season four DVD box set.[18] Both sets have a Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track for "Best of Both Worlds".[17]
The two episodes, prepped for Blu-ray optical video disc release and to promote the release of the third season Blu-ray, were combined with interviews and outtakes and shown as a one-night only event in movie theaters across the US and Canada on the night of April 25, 2013.[19][20][21][22]
A review of the Blu-Ray release noted that it was a "better-than-average Star Trek adventure" noting the difficulties faced by Riker (played by Jonathan Frakes) as well as the featurette and extras.[23]
"The Best of Both Worlds" has also been released on DVD, such as in the 14-episode collection, "Star Trek Fan Collective - Borg." in 2006, and on VHS tapes as well.[23]
Reception
The first episode won Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Art Direction for a Series" and "Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series".[24]
The storyline appeared in TV Guide's "100 Most Memorable Moments in TV History" (July 1, 1996), ranked number 50. The episode was also ranked #70 on "The 100 Greatest TV Episodes of All Time".[25] Part I was ranked 8th on the top 10 Star Trek episodes for the magazine's celebration of the franchise's 30th anniversary.[26]
In 2012 Keith R.A. DeCandido of Tor.com rewatched the episodes. He rated the first part 10 out of 10, and the second part 6 out of 10.[27] [28]
21st century
This episode has continued to be widely praised, it was listed as the best in the series by Empire in 2008.[29] In 2016, The Washington Post ranked it the best episode of all Star Trek and said it had the greatest cliffhanger in television history.[30] The Hollywood Reporter in 2016 ranked "The Best of Both Worlds" as the second greatest episode across all Star Trek series.[31] In 2009 the episode was ranked #36 on TV Guide's list of "TV's Top 100 Episodes of All Time".[32]
Lt. Commander Shelby as a character has also been praised. In 2017, Den of Geek ranked Elizabeth Dennehy's role in Star Trek: The Next Generation famed "The Best of Both Worlds" (Part I & II) as one of the top ten guest star roles on Star Trek: The Next Generation. They remark that Elizabeth Dennehy does a great job of holding her own with the rest of the cast and portraying a capable officer.[33] In 2016, Wired ranked her as the 56th most important character of Starfleet within the Star Trek science fiction universe including both films and television series but not expanded universe canon.[34]
In 2018, Entertainment Weekly ranked "The Best of Both Worlds" as one of the top ten moments of Jean-Luc Picard.[35]
Space.com recommended in 2020 watching this episode as background for Star Trek: Picard.[36] Also, Games Radar recommended watching this episode before that series.[37] In 2020, SyFy Wire listed this episode in their guide "Best of Borg Worlds" as one of seven essential Borg-themed episodes to watch as background before Star Trek: Picard.[38] In 2020, ScreenRant ranked "Best of Both Worlds" the 12th best episode of all Star Trek franchise television episodes up to that time,[39] and in 2021 said it was the best Borg episode based on an IMDB rating of 9.4 out of 10 at that time.[40] In 2019, they had said the two-parter was, "one of the finest stories in all of science fiction," and noting it as a powerful use of the show's "cybernetic hive race".[41] In 2020, The Digital Fix determined this was the best episode of Star Trek:The Next Generation.[42]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: "The Best of Both Worlds" (Part 1)". February 10, 2012.
- ^ DeCandido, Keith R. A. (February 17, 2012). "Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II"". Tor.com. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ "Jammer's Review: "The Inner Light"". Jammer's Reviews. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
- ^ Handlen, Zack (May 12, 2011). ""The Inner Light"/"Time's Arrow, Part I" | Star Trek: The Next Generation | TV Club | TV". The A.V. Club. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
- ^ a b "Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Blu-ray".
- ^ "Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Blu-ray".
- ^ Spelling, Ian (October 1993). "Guide To A New Generation". Starlog (195): 50–57.
- ^ "STTNG Vol. 2: The Best Of Both Worlds by Ron Jones".
- ^ Seth MacFarlane (October 21, 2008). Family Guy Volume 6 DVD commentary for the episode "Stewie Kills Lois" (DVD). 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.
- ^ Ron Jones (1991). "Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds - Volume Two - Expanded Edition" GNP Crescendo Records. Retrieved August 21, 2013
- ^ a b "Star Trek: The Next Generation's the Best of Both Worlds was broadcast on this day in 1990". June 18, 2018.
- ^ "All 39 'Star Trek' Main Characters Ranked". March 21, 2018.
- ^ "LaserDisc Database - Star Trek Next Generation #073/74: Transfigurations/Best of Both Worlds #1 [LV 40270-173]". www.lddb.com. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ "LaserDisc Database - Star Trek Next Generation #075/76: Best of Both Worlds #2/Suddenly Human [LV 40270-175]". www.lddb.com. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ "LaserDisc Database - Star Trek Next Generation: Best of Both Worlds Parts 1 & 2 [PLTEB 34331]". www.lddb.com. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ "LaserDisc Database - Star Trek Next Generation: Angriffsziel Erde [PLTGB 36621]". www.lddb.com. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ a b Beierle, Aaron (July 2, 2002). "Star Trek the Next Generation – Season 3". DVD Talk. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
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